UK spotlights British steel, AI, shipbuilding, and energy infrastructure as priority for govt deals
The United Kingdom (UK) has made a move to designate British shipbuilding, steel, artificial intelligence (AI), and energy infrastructure as priority sectors for government contracts, as these are perceived to be key industries required to ensure national security.
Given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which is affecting global markets and supply chains, many, including Unite the union, have welcomed the UK government’s step to protect four sectors, encompassing steel, shipbuilding, AI, and energy infrastructure, by acknowledging them as critical for the nation’s security, with new guidance prioritizing government contracts for British business, when procuring from these sectors, as recent events highlight the fragility of global supply chains and importance of ensuring domestic capacity.
The UK encourages companies to deliver local jobs, skills, and apprenticeships to strengthen bids for public sector contracts. The government is introducing clear guidance on how departments can protect Britain’s
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